Floyd is a 7-year-old Basset Hound in Jamestown , NC, who needs $2,000 for AniCell Biotech Stem Cell Treatment.

My dog son Floyd came into our lives very deliberately and with much fanfare. Eight years ago, something deep inside told us we needed a Basset Hound puppy and we found him courtesy of a lovely house of Basset enthusiasts in our native West Virginia. When he was just a pup, he came home to live here with my daughters and me in Jamestown, North Carolina, where is a local celebrity.

Floyd is the light of our lives and the heart of our home. When my daughters and I became a family of three, we knew we needed a dog and oh, did he ever do the trick. We do everything together. He and my youngest have grown from babies together and they are forever playing and romping. He is a true and devoted companion to both girls, and as close to me as anyone could ever be. We love him so.

Floyd is the handsomest dog to ever live. He is the young Peter O'Toole of canines. The sight of him on a walk or riding shotgun in our SUV produces gasps of delight. He is a handsome, handsome boy and the most regal of dogs. His mighty nose once tracked down our stolen trash can. He also happens to be a dear and compassionate boy whose antics and Hound sounds make us laugh every day. He is joy.

We recently rushed Floyd to the vet and discovered he had pancreatitis and his kidneys were in bad shape. He was admitted to a veterinary hospital, and spent a week being treated with not much luck. The prognosis was poor. Then we found Dr. Christine Hunt at University Animal Hospital, and a glimmer of hope! She saw his pep and suggested a stem cell treatment to regenerate his kidneys.

I'm a single mom of two girls and I work for a nonprofit. We just maxed out CareCredit for Floyd's hospital stay. Now there's the prospect of the stem cell treatment ($2,000+) and we're desperate to make it happen, to do all we can to have our boy vibrant and healthy again.